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Captain of the steamer 'Tamar'
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Commander of the steamship 'Eagle'. Leg broken in an accident descending the poop ladder
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Captain David Tait
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Newcastle Chronicle
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An inquest was held before Dr. Knaggs, coroner, to ascertain in what manner Melchior Macdonald, a seaman on board the steam tug Tamar met his death. Captain Allan, harbour-master was present to watch the proceedings on the part of the Government; Captain Robinson the manager of the Melbourne Minmi Coal Company attended on behalf of the owners of the steam tug. Witnesses - Francis Smith, master of the steam-tug; John Oldfield, acting mate of the Tamar; John Walker, ordinary seaman on the Tamar; R. R. S. Bowker, medical practitioner. Verdict accidental death
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Captain of the steamer 'Tamar'. Wife gave birth to a daughter 29th October 1848